Scientist III- Computational Biology
External ID # 33409708
Ridgefield, CT- Hybrid or Remote
12 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm)
Pay rate: $40-45/hour - Depending on Education and Experience
Summary:
Unleash your passion for computational biology and make a real difference in the lives of patients. Join our dynamic Global Computational Biology and Digital Sciences (gCBDS) team at Boehringer Ingelheim, US research facility in Ridgefield, CT and play a pivotal role in discovering First-in-Class and Breakthrough drugs.
This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in a variety of cutting-edge areas, including cancer biology, genetics and omics approaches, and advanced computational tools incorporating AI. You will broaden your knowledge and become a well-rounded professional in the field of drug discovery.
Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced statistics and machine learning technologies to support the identification of novel therapeutic targets, target validation, disease selection/expansion, and identification of translational biomarkers.
• Design and implement machine learning models to analyze large-scale genomic datasets from human disease studies.
• Learn and apply your experience in single cell and spatial transcriptomics data analysis to gain deeper biological insights.
• Learn and apply your experience in biological pathways, data visualization, network, and systems biology a plus.
• Interpret and present analysis results to colleagues and collaborators in a clear and concise manner.
• Apply and develop innovative analysis approaches when standard methods are not adequate.
• Maintain a high level of data integrity and ethics throughout the research process.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in the field by reviewing scientific literature and attending online courses/conferences.

Skills or Requirements:

• Strong scientific understanding and experience in statistical and machine learning approaches in applying to bioinformatics.
• Experience in programming languages like Python and R.
• Good understanding of biology a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Education/Experience:

• Ph.D or Master’s degree in a related scientific discipline (Computer Science, Genomics, Biostatistics or Bioinformatics)

What’s In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Founded in 1940, Yoh operates from 75 locations throughout North America and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Yoh was the nation’s first technology staffing firm. As a business unit of Day & Zimmermann, Yoh has a flourishing global footprint, as our parent company operates from more than 150 worldwide locations.
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